If you've always wanted to know what the real story was behind some of wrestling's biggest moments, Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard will finally give you the real answer. A terrific storyteller, Bruce has done and seen it all and now he's going to share it all with you so sit back and be ready for a wild ride! Join Bruce and his partner in crime, Conrad Thompson as they take you through the WWF's expansion in the 80s, Houston Wrestling, the challenging early 90s for the WWF, the GWF ...
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From Starrcade '83 to March 26, 2001, Tony Schiavone was the voice of professional wrestling below the Mason-Dixon Line. Though the Monday Night Wars may be over you can still relive the memories of Jim Crockett Promotions and World Championship Wrestling. Hear for yourself why What Happened When with Tony Schiavone is a hilarious trip down professional wrestling's memory lane. Join Tony and Conrad every Wednesday morning at 6am ET
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You pull the pin and we’ll pick up the pieces… Join host Ray Russell for an exciting trip down Memory Lane as we analyze and discuss years of wrestling history from your favorite promotions. From Hulkamania to Mulkeymania, from the Four Horsemen to the nWo, from the Midnight Express to the Lex Express. Which promotion are we deep diving into next? What year have we time-traveled back to now? Tune in and find out!
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Join us as we chart the long and often arduous journey between Hulkamania and The Attitude Era! Starring Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Diesel, Razor Ramon, Lex Luger, Yokozuna and... Mantaur??
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Wrestling legend Bob Roop goes back in time to recount various stories, memories, and historical moments from throughout his wrestling career!
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In Your Head Wrestling Radio is live every Wednesday 8:05 PM EST hosted by Jack E. Jones, OneInchbiceps and Barbie Richards. We go over all the news and views of the week in wrestling, usually interview a wrestling legend, current star or up and comer and we take calls from all the fans world wide. Our main website with free archives and interactive chat room and message boards can be found at www.InYourHeadOnline.com and you can call in weekly at 1-508-644-8503 Over the 5 years IYH as inter ...
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Mark Henely, Jack Steiger and Rob Avon discuss and make jokes about the first appearance of comic book characters.
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Each week, Danielle — the MMA fan and amateur grappler — brings an MMA fight to the table to discuss, and LB —the pro wrestling expert — brings a show-stopping match. Think of it as a beautiful exchange between fans of two violent, beautiful art forms. Or the Predator handshake meme, made hilariously literal.
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Pat McNeill & Jim Valley provide alternate commentary for the best (and worst) pro wrestling events of all time. Now, the original watchalong show has escaped the paywall, and is free for everyone. Fire up the WWE Network and enter the wayback machine with our intrepid podcasting legends. From the WWF to WCW to the original ECW, we promise wrestling fans we'll boldly go where we've all been before!
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of ECW's wildest PPV events, Heatwave 2000. Lot of crazy stuff in this one, kids. Complete with a disturbance from members of Xtreme Pro Wrestling, the event from the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, had very memorable moments. From the Jerry Lynn-S…
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Episode 459: The Mafia, Ribs and Gimmick Infringement
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1:40:40On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John Layfield and Conrad take us on a journey through John's early years traveling the globe wrestling in Japan, Mexico and Germany. John shares stories that will blow your mind involving the Japanese mafia, Super Porky, Vampiro, sumo wrestlers and so much more. MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at Ma…
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CENA & ANGLE! John Cena v Kurt Angle @ No Way Out 2005
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Episode 154: OCTOBER 1988 WWF TV (Boss Man Destroys Hulk Hogan, Brain Busters Debut!)
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1:18:36A NEW GRENADE HAS ARRIVED! LOOKING AT THE WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 22, 1988 WWF TV. FEATURING A MAJOR ANGLE, AS THE BIG BOSS MAN ATTACKS HULK HOGAN ON THE BROTHER LOVE SHOW... PLUS, THE WWF DEBUT OF ARN ANDERSON & TULLY BLANCHARD, THE BRAIN BUSTERS! TITO SANTANA HAS A RUDE AWAKENING FOR RAVISHING RICK! WE HAVE A PORK CHOP CASH SIGHTING! HEAR WHAT HAPPENS…
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Episode 54: Bret Hart, Piper, Sheik, Schultz, Payoffs, Drugs, More!
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1:35:17The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob Roop continues to discuss his time working for Ole Anderson in Georgia Championship Wrestling. We talk stories involving The Iron Sheik, "Dr. D" David Schultz, a young Bret Hart, Tommy Rich, Roddy Piper being fired, Ole's rule for no-shows, drug use in the territory, payoffs on the Georgia loop & for TV, and so mu…
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Join Tony and Conrad as they take a stroll down memory lane all the way back to Saturday night February 12th 1994 for an exciting episode of WCW Saturday Night! WCW World Champion Rick Rude defends his title against Johnny B. Badd, TV Champion Lord Steven Regal defends his title against newcomer, The Patriot, and "Terror Risin' " aka Triple H makes…
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HALFTIME HEAT! Mankind v The Rock @ WWE Halftime Heat 1999
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Episode 458: Tagging With The Greats
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1:41:09On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John Layfield and Conrad take a journey through John's storied career as a tag team partner to greats such as Kerry Von Erich, Dick Murdoch, Killer Tim, Black Bart, Bobby Duncum Jr, Terry Funk, Stone Cold and so many more. FACTOR - Eat smart with Factor. Get started at https://www.factormeals.com/wrestle50of…
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Episode 53: Arriving in Georgia, Ole Anderson, Buzz Sawyer, Stretching Marks, More!
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1:44:11It's the latest Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop as we begin to discuss Bob's lengthy run working for Ole Anderson and Georgia Championship Wrestling in the early 1980s. We talk leaving Mid-South and heading to Georgia, the passing of Bob's father during that time period, Bob's real feelings behind stretching marks and the "incident" from Florida that wa…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and guest host Casio watch some exciting professional wrestling from 1980! The guys sit back and enjoy in ring action from Pat Patterson, Hulk Hogan, Larry Zbysko, Bruno Sammartino and so many more. Tony shares stories of watching these incredible angles unfold and how intense they were for that time in p…
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Episode 457: The Great Comeback - The Story Behind Royal Rumble 2002
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1:54:11On this REMIX episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad go back 20 years to revisit Royal Rumble 2002, which took on January 20, 2002 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA! In it, we'd see Triple H win the Royal Rumble after his quad injury 7 months earlier, Chris Jericho defend his Undisputed Championship against The Rock, Ric Flair vs. Mr. …
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HARTS & STEINERS! Bret Hart & Owen Hart v Steiner Brothers @ Wrestling Challenge ’94
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Episode 153: OCTOBER 1988 WWF TV - WEEK 3 (More PERFECT Vignettes, Survivor Series Returns)
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1:10:43This week on the Grenade, we continue into the month of October 1988 in the WWF history books. Mr. Perfect shoots hoops... Perfectly, Bobby Heenan's "Little Red Rooster" makes his in-ring debut, Jake & Cheryl Roberts make a promise to Rick Rude, Hacksaw Duggan & Dino Bravo go nose-to-nose on the set of the Brother Love Show, Hercules makes his baby…
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Episode 420: Clash Of The Champions 30
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1:42:39On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to all the action and excitement of Clash Of The Champions 30! Tony shares his experiences working the event and his thoughts on the state of WCW in 1995. Plus, the guys bring tons of laughs and shenanigans to the show. Michael PS Hayes Concert: https://youtu.be/3iSvQM18wnY?si=utHk…
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THE CASKET MATCH! Shawn Michaels v Undertaker @ Royal Rumble 1998
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad take us back to 1997 and the battle for Monday night. John shares stories of his time in the WWE during that year and how the fight to stay on top made everybody better. John also gives us his thoughts on Austin's neck injury, the Montreal screw job, the arrival of crow Sting and so much more…
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Episode 52: ASK BOB #3 (Matt Borne Fired, Jose Lothario, Road Warrior Allergies, More!)
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1:30:59It's the final episode of a trilogy of "ASK BOB ANYTHING" Q&As to kick off the new year! This week Bob continues to answer your questions and hear stories about the promiscuous Jose Lothario, Matt Borne's issues in Georgia, what are the Road Warriors allergic to(?!), Tito Santana, Tim Horner, The Destroyer, Ole Anderson, Gordon Solie, Bob's biggest…
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Episode 419: Hard Times In WCW - Nitro 07.31.00
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1:54:20On this REMIX edition of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take a look back less than one year before WCW was sold to WWE and closed the doors forever. WCW Monday Nitro from July 31st of 2000 is complete with a "Viagra on a Pole Match" between Kidman and Shane Douglas; a "Straight-Jacket Match" between Big Sexy and Big Papa Pump; and Major Guns a…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad explore JBL's first year in the WWE. John shares his eye witness accounts of several legendary behind the scenes moments that has had wrestling fans buzzing for decades. This is an episode you have to hear to believe. John recollection of all the happens of 1996 are jaw dropping and hilarious…
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VINCE & RIC! Mr. McMahon v Ric Flair @ Royal Rumble 2002
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Episode 51: MORE ASK BOB Q&A (Part 2 - Lawler, Orndorff, Sammartino, Guerreros, More)
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1:42:38The Wrestling Stoop returns this week with ASK BOB ROOP ANYTHING... PART 2!!! Just some of the topics this week include stories involving Paul Orndorff, David Sammartino, Jerry Lawler, Sam Bass, Dick the Bruiser, the Guerreros, Grizzly Smith, the art of the working punch, the San Francisco loop, ICW spot shows, a potential booking job for Bob in Mi…
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Episode 152: With Guest JOHN POZ! (OCT. 88 WWF TV - RED ROOSTER DEBUTS)
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2:22:42It's a monster-sized 2+ Hour edition of the Grenade this week as the Poz-man cometh! We're joined by Special Guest John Poz of the "Two Man Power Trip" Podcast Empire as he joins the show to talk the week of October 8th, 1988 in the WWF and all of the current goings on in the company! Listen in as the "little Warrior" in Ray works side-by-side with…
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Episode 418: We Couldn't Giveaway Tickets
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1:49:41The boys are BACK! Join Tony and Conrad as they look back at WCW Saturday Night from January 1st of 1994. On this edition of Saturday Night, Lord Steven Regal is in action, along with Johnny B. Badd, and in our main event "Stunning" Steve Austin faces the man called Sting! Plus, peppered throughout the show is a look at "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair's…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle with John Layfield, we're handing over the reigns to you the listener for our most requested topic, "Ask JBL Anything." John answers everything from why did your character wear a white hat, too what current wrestler do you wish you faced during your in ring career. John hits us with some answers that will hav…
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BIG E GOES FOR GOLD! Big E v Seth Rollins @ NXT 01-09-2013
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Episode 151: Mr. Perfect Arrives, Hercules Turns Face, Akeem Dances (WWF TV 10/1/88 Weekend)
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1:25:41Business picks up as we kick off October 1988 WWF TV this week on the Grenade. Featuring the Mighty Hercules babyface turn, refusing to be a SLAVE for the Million Dollar Man. We witness the first two vignettes for Curt Hennig, but you can call him "Mr. Perfect"! Akeem dances his way to the ring for the first time. The Hart Foundation and Blue Blaze…
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Episode 50: ASK BOB Q&A 2025 (Part 1 - Lex Luger, JYD, Sheik, More)
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1:46:23It's our milestone 50th edition of the Wrestling Stoop, kicking off 2025 with a 2-Part Q&A of "Ask Bob Anything"! Just some of the topics discussed this week include Bob Roop's time as a WCW Agent, the backstage fight between Lex Luger & Junkyard Dog in 1990, Original Sheik stories, losing days of memory from a concussion, being stabbed in the ring…
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Episode 417: Monday Nitro Spring BreakOut 2000 REMIX
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1:49:12On this REMIX episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back 25 years for a wild Spring Break edition of Monday NItro! In 2000, WCW took its traveling circus to South Padre Island in Texas for a show that would mark the beginning of the final year of the company. It was a show loaded with plenty of talent, plenty of risqué videos and p…
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HULKAMANIA IS BORN! Hulk Hogan v Iron Sheik @ Madison Square Garden (01-23-1984)
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On this REMIX episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad revisit the Royal Rumble Royal Rumble 2005! from January 30, 2005 They guys discuss the build up to Triple H's title defense against Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship. A brutal triple threat match between JBL, Kurt Angle and The Big Show for the WWE Championship. And, …
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Episode 416: The Most Dangerous Thunder Ever 12.23.99
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2:03:50On this episode of What Happened When, Join Tony and Conrad watch Goldberg almost bleeds out, Bret Hart almost kills two production people getting away in his rental car, Tank Abbott almost kills LaParka, and as two great wrestlers, Hart and Chris Benoit are only given about seven minutes of match time. Plus, the reformation of the "NWO" cannot sav…
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LUGER & FLAIR! Lex Luger v Ric Flair @ Starrcade 1988
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Episode 452: Vince McMahon In My Ear
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2:45:01On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad discuss John's time behind the commentary desk for WWE. John shares insight and stories never before told about Vince McMahon's producing style, banned words, why hospitals are called medical facilities and so much more. This episode will keep you on the edge of your seat waiting to hear what…
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Episode 415: What Happened To Us?!? Starrcade 1994
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2:03:44On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to 1994 for some STARRCADE action! This is one year after the epic battle between Ric Flair and Vader in the main event for the WCW World title, now our main event is Hogan versus Brutus Beefcake. Yikes! Tony and Conrad look back at what was happening in the company in 1994 and sha…
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TAKER & MANKIND NO HOLDS BARRED! Mankind v Undertaker @ Monday Night Raw (12-09-1996)
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On this edition of Something To Wrestle, special guest host John Layfield and Conrad discuss a subject near and dear to John's heart...Tribute To The Troops. John shares stories of how the event started and all the incredible men and women he met along the way. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $…
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Episode 150: OCTOBER 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS (THE DYNAMITE/JACQUES ROUGEAU FIGHT!)
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1:39:28It's Grenade #150, featuring OCTOBER 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! The return of the "Break It Down" segment as we look into the backstage issues and fight between The British Bulldogs' Dynamite Kid and Jacques Rougeau! Plus, Harley Race returns... to dance with Akeem(?!), Bad News Brown challenges WWF Champion Randy Savage, the 1988 King of the Ring is…
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Episode 49: Leaving ICW, "PLAN B" VIDEO, Rip Did WHAT?
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1:42:13Happy Holidays wishes to all from The Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop tells more ICW stories, including how thrifty the Miser was when living on the road, and Rip Rogers masturbating in a car.. in front of Angelo Poffo! From there, hear how William Harding got PAID by Angelo Poffo after escaping the infamous "Sugar Hold Challenge". Then, we talk how bo…
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Episode 414: A Very Prime Time Christmas 12.25.89
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2:02:44On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to 1989 for a very special holiday edition of Prime Time Wrestling! Tony reflects on his time in the WWE working with greats like Gorilla Monsoon, Rowdy Roddy Piper, and Bobby Heenan. He share stories of how production was handled during the holidays and how what we were watching a…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle with John Layfield, John and Conrad debunk all the rumors and innuendos surrounding the Brawl For All. John shares his thoughts on Vince Russo's account of the event and how he is convinced this was the worst idea in professional wrestling history. He also discusses how much he made in each fight and how the …
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REGALS LAST MATCH! Cesaro v William Regal, NXT 12-25-2013
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Episode 48: Lawsuit - Fuller vs. Garvin & Sugar Hold Challenge Debacle!
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1:42:34This week on the Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop, we take a deep dive look into the lawsuit of one Ron Fuller (Welch) vs. Ron Garvin in the Knoxville territory. Fuller suing Garvin for the reimbursement of a $12,000 loan for a Bayliner boat (that's $52,00 0 in today's money!), and the return of Fuller's Southeastern Heavyweight Title belt! Listen to exc…
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Episode 413: WCW Thunder Goes Off The Rails 02.18.99
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1:57:01On this REMIX edition of What Happened When, strap yourself in Slapdicks! Tony and Conrad are taking us back to one of the most bizzare WCW Thunders ever! We're headed back to February 18th 1999 and the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair being attacked in a freakin field, Eric Bischoff as a limo driver, Ralphus in drag, Torrie Wilson in a hotel room and Raven'…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John Layfield and Conrad discuss the legendary career of one of John's best friends, Ron Simmons. John shares stories of his time working with Ron, hitting his pals with cars and the overall impact and influence Ron Simmons has had on the business of professional wrestling. All that plus so much more on this…
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SUNDAY NIGHT HEAT! Big Bossman v Ken Shamrock v Mankind v The Rock @ Heat on 12-20-98
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Episode 149: Behold... The Debut of... AKEEM!!! (WWF TV 9/24/88 Weekend)
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1:21:47IT'S GRENADE #149. COVERING THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 24, 1988 WWF TV! BEHOLD... the debut of... AKEEM!!! The Baron makes another rare appearance as the manager of the Powers of Pain. Craig DeGeorge makes his final WWF appearance when he interviews "Outlaw" Ron Bass (and the Maverick Brothers!). The Fabulous Rougeaus show off their new manager Jimmy…
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Episode 412: Is A Hot Dog A Sandwich?
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1:42:55The debate has been going on for ages, is a hot dog a sandwich? "The voice of our childhood" Tony Schiavone and host Conrad Thompson tackle that question and so many other head scratchers on this edition of What Happened When. Plus, Tony spills the beans on how tender Lois' turkey really is and what direction he eats corn on the cob. All that and s…
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MACHOS FINAL MATCH! A.J. Styles, Jeff Hardy, Randy Savage v Jeff Jarrett, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall @ TNA Turning Point 2004
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad discuss his time working with future WWE Hall of Famer John Cena. John shares stories of his battles in the squared circle against the doctor of Thuganomics, and Big Match John. We hear the story behind JBL giving John Cena that moniker plus how John believes Cena is one of the most respectfu…
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Episode 47: Izzy Calls Out Poffo, Chicken Challenge, "The Sting", & More!
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1:28:11The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop returns this Thanksgiving season with more stories from the All-Star & ICW Poffo days! We talk more "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Izzy Slapawitz cussing out Angelo Poffo for his.. thriftiness, the infamous "Chicken Challenge" and what it was designed to do, Bob working the Poffos with an "injury" that turned into great TV…
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